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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 286.27 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 286.27 and 120.12 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 286.27 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/286.27 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 286.27 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 34,386.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,386.75/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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