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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 286.74 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 286.74 and 120.43 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 286.74 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/286.74 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 286.74 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 34,532.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,532.10/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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