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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 286.47 and 120.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 286.47 and 120.27 is: 165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 286.47 = 120.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/286.47 = 120.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 286.47 × 120.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 34,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,453.75/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.96

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