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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.33, 286.04 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.33, 286.04 and 119.96 is: 165.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.33 : 286.04 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.33/286.04 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.33x = 286.04 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.33x = 34,312.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,312.23/207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.50

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