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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.33, 286.14 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.33, 286.14 and 120.01 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.33 : 286.14 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.33/286.14 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.33x = 286.14 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.33x = 34,338.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,338.23/207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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