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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.32, 286.06 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.32, 286.06 and 119.97 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.32 : 286.06 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.32/286.06 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.32x = 286.06 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.32x = 34,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,318.62/207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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