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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.11, 285.86 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.11, 285.86 and 128.50 is: 177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.11 : 285.86 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.11/285.86 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.11x = 285.86 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.11x = 36,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,733.01/207.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.36

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