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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 286.32 and 120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 286.32 and 120.13 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 286.32 = 120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/286.32 = 120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 286.32 × 120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 34,395.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,395.62/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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