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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 285.99 and 118.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 285.99 and 118.78 is: 163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 285.99 = 118.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/285.99 = 118.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 285.99 × 118.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 33,969.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,969.89/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.88

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