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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 285.22 and 119.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 285.22 and 119.38 is: 164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 285.22 = 119.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/285.22 = 119.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 285.22 × 119.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 34,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,049.56/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.73

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