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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 286.48 and 120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 286.48 and 120.28 is: 165.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 286.48 = 120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/286.48 = 120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 286.48 × 120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 34,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,457.81/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.98

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