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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 286.57 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 286.57 and 120.33 is: 166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 286.57 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/286.57 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 286.57 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 34,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,482.37/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.05

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