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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 286.08 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 286.08 and 120 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 286.08 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/286.08 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 286.08 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 34,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,329.60/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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