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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.55, 286.43 and 120.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.55, 286.43 and 120.21 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.55 : 286.43 = 120.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.55/286.43 = 120.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.55x = 286.43 × 120.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.55x = 34,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,431.75/207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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