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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.15, 285.84 and 119.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.15, 285.84 and 119.85 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.15 : 285.84 = 119.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.15/285.84 = 119.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.15x = 285.84 × 119.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.15x = 34,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,257.92/207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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