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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.69, 285.32 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.69, 285.32 and 119.34 is: 164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.69 : 285.32 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.69/285.32 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.69x = 285.32 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.69x = 34,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,050.39/206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.75

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