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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.09, 285.78 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.09, 285.78 and 119.76 is: 165.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.09 : 285.78 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.09/285.78 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.09x = 285.78 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.09x = 34,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,225.01/207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.27

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