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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.91, 285.56 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.91, 285.56 and 119.61 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.91 : 285.56 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.91/285.56 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.91x = 285.56 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.91x = 34,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,155.83/206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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