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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.11, 285.83 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.11, 285.83 and 119.79 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.11 : 285.83 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.11/285.83 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.11x = 285.83 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.11x = 34,238.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,238.98/207.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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