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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.82, 286.81 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.82, 286.81 and 119.31 is: 164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.82 : 286.81 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.82/286.81 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.82x = 286.81 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.82x = 34,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,219.30/207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.66

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