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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.71, 286.66 and 119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.71, 286.66 and 119.22 is: 164.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.71 : 286.66 = 119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.71/286.66 = 119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.71x = 286.66 × 119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.71x = 34,175.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,175.01/207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.53

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