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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 285.81 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 285.81 and 119.76 is: 165.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 285.81 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/285.81 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 285.81 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 34,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228.61/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.31

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