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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.89, 309.83 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.89, 309.83 and 120.04 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.89 : 309.83 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.89/309.83 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.89x = 309.83 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.89x = 37,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,190.74/206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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