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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.53, 286.36 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.53, 286.36 and 117.81 is: 162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.53 : 286.36 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.53/286.36 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.53x = 286.36 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.53x = 33,736.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,736.07/207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.56

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