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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 286.01 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 286.01 and 119.95 is: 165.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 286.01 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/286.01 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 286.01 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 34,305.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,305.77/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.51

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