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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.09, 285.74 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.09, 285.74 and 124.22 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.09 : 285.74 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.09/285.74 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.09x = 285.74 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.09x = 35,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,494.62/207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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