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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.97, 285.63 and 119.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.97, 285.63 and 119.69 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.97 : 285.63 = 119.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.97/285.63 = 119.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.97x = 285.63 × 119.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.97x = 34,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,187.05/206.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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