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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.97, 287.02 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.97, 287.02 and 120.66 is: 166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.97 : 287.02 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.97/287.02 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.97x = 287.02 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.97x = 34,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,631.83/207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.52

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