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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.80, 286.77 and 119.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.80, 286.77 and 119.30 is: 164.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.80 : 286.77 = 119.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.80/286.77 = 119.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.80x = 286.77 × 119.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.80x = 34,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,211.66/207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.64

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