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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.96, 285.56 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.96, 285.56 and 119.64 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.96 : 285.56 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.96/285.56 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.96x = 285.56 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.96x = 34,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,164.40/206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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