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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.73, 285.28 and 119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.73, 285.28 and 119.41 is: 164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.73 : 285.28 = 119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.73/285.28 = 119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.73x = 285.28 × 119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.73x = 34,064.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,064.27/206.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.78

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