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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 286.56 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 286.56 and 119.16 is: 164.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 286.56 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/286.56 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 286.56 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 34,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,145.42/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.44

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