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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.85, 285.44 and 119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.85, 285.44 and 119.51 is: 164.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.85 : 285.44 = 119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.85/285.44 = 119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.85x = 285.44 × 119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.85x = 34,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,112.93/206.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.92

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