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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.12, 285.62 and 128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.12, 285.62 and 128.46 is: 177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.12 : 285.62 = 128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.12/285.62 = 128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.12x = 285.62 × 128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.12x = 36,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,690.75/207.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.15

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