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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.72, 286.67 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.72, 286.67 and 120.38 is: 166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.72 : 286.67 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.72/286.67 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.72x = 286.67 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.72x = 34,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,508.20/207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.13

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