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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 286.95 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 286.95 and 120.60 is: 166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 286.95 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/286.95 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 286.95 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 34,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,606.17/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.42

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