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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.14, 285.86 and 118.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.14, 285.86 and 118.63 is: 163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.14 : 285.86 = 118.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.14/285.86 = 118.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.14x = 285.86 × 118.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.14x = 33,912.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,912.23/207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.71

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