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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 286.02 and 118.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 286.02 and 118.72 is: 163.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 286.02 = 118.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/286.02 = 118.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 286.02 × 118.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 33,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,956.29/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.83

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