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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 286.71 and 120.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 286.71 and 120.40 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 286.71 = 120.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/286.71 = 120.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 286.71 × 120.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 34,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,519.88/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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