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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 286.37 and 119.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 286.37 and 119.02 is: 164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 286.37 = 119.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/286.37 = 119.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 286.37 × 119.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 34,083.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,083.76/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.23

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