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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 285.99 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 285.99 and 118.74 is: 163.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 285.99 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/285.99 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 285.99 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 33,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,958.45/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.85

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