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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.48, 286.38 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.48, 286.38 and 120.18 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.48 : 286.38 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.48/286.38 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.48x = 286.38 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.48x = 34,417.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,417.15/207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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