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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.37, 286.17 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.37, 286.17 and 118.86 is: 164.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.37 : 286.17 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.37/286.17 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.37x = 286.17 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.37x = 34,014.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,014.17/207.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.03

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