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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.19, 285.90 and 119.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.19, 285.90 and 119.86 is: 165.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.19 : 285.90 = 119.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.19/285.90 = 119.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.19x = 285.90 × 119.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.19x = 34,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,266.54/207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.39

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