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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.43, 286.25 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.43, 286.25 and 120.11 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.43 : 286.25 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.43/286.25 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.43x = 286.25 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.43x = 34,379.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,379.46/207.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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