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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.67, 286.63 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.67, 286.63 and 120.39 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.67 : 286.63 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.67/286.63 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.67x = 286.63 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.67x = 34,507.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,507.08/207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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