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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 286.04 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 286.04 and 119.99 is: 165.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 286.04 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/286.04 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 286.04 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 34,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,322.95/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.58

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