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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 285.66 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 285.66 and 119.72 is: 165.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 285.66 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/285.66 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 285.66 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 34,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199.93/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.22

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