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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 285.60 and 119.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 285.60 and 119.64 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 285.60 = 119.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/285.60 = 119.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 285.60 × 119.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 34,169.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,169.18/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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