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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 286.44 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 286.44 and 120.29 is: 165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 286.44 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/286.44 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 286.44 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 34,453.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,453.98/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.99

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