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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.88, 285.46 and 119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.88, 285.46 and 119.53 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.88 : 285.46 = 119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.88/285.46 = 119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.88x = 285.46 × 119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.88x = 34,121.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,121.09/206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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