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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.38, 286.12 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.38, 286.12 and 120.04 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.38 : 286.12 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.38/286.12 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.38x = 286.12 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.38x = 34,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,345.84/207.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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