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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.84, 285.39 and 119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.84, 285.39 and 119.49 is: 164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.84 : 285.39 = 119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.84/285.39 = 119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.84x = 285.39 × 119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.84x = 34,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,101.25/206.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.87

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