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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 285.66 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 285.66 and 128.32 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 285.66 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/285.66 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 285.66 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 36,655.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,655.89/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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