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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.95, 286.97 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.95, 286.97 and 120.62 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.95 : 286.97 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.95/286.97 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.95x = 286.97 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.95x = 34,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,612.28/207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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