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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.10, 285.74 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.10, 285.74 and 119.76 is: 165.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.10 : 285.74 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.10/285.74 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.10x = 285.74 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.10x = 34,220.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,220.22/207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.24

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