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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.67, 286.60 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.67, 286.60 and 119.15 is: 164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.67 : 286.60 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.67/286.60 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.67x = 286.60 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.67x = 34,147.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,147.85/207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.43

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