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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.87, 309.81 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.87, 309.81 and 119.99 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.87 : 309.81 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.87/309.81 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.87x = 309.81 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.87x = 37,174.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,174.10/206.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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