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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.82, 285.44 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.82, 285.44 and 119.50 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.82 : 285.44 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.82/285.44 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.82x = 285.44 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.82x = 34,110.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,110.08/206.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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