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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.98, 286.98 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.98, 286.98 and 120.64 is: 166.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.98 : 286.98 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.98/286.98 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.98x = 286.98 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.98x = 34,621.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,621.27/207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.46

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