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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.83, 285.36 and 119.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.83, 285.36 and 119.47 is: 164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.83 : 285.36 = 119.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.83/285.36 = 119.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.83x = 285.36 × 119.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.83x = 34,091.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,091.96/206.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.83

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