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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 286.92 and 120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 286.92 and 120.57 is: 166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 286.92 = 120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/286.92 = 120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 286.92 × 120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 34,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,593.94/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.35

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