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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 286.88 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 286.88 and 119.34 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 286.88 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/286.88 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 286.88 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 34,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,235.66/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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