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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.39, 286.17 and 120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.39, 286.17 and 120.06 is: 165.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.39 : 286.17 = 120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.39/286.17 = 120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.39x = 286.17 × 120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.39x = 34,357.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,357.57/207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.67

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