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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 285.69 and 119.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 285.69 and 119.71 is: 165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 285.69 = 119.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/285.69 = 119.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 285.69 × 119.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 34,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,199.95/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.21

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