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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.85, 286.85 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.85, 286.85 and 120.53 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.85 : 286.85 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.85/286.85 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.85x = 286.85 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.85x = 34,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,574.14/207.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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