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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.07, 285.74 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.07, 285.74 and 119.73 is: 165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.07 : 285.74 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.07/285.74 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.07x = 285.74 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.07x = 34,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,209.62/207.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.21

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