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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.95, 285.53 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.95, 285.53 and 119.61 is: 165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.95 : 285.53 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.95/285.53 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.95x = 285.53 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.95x = 34,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,152.24/206.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.03

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