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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.51, 286.38 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.51, 286.38 and 120.20 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.51 : 286.38 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.51/286.38 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.51x = 286.38 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.51x = 34,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,421.44/207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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