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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.20, 285.78 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.20, 285.78 and 129.50 is: 178.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.20 : 285.78 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.20/285.78 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.20x = 285.78 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.20x = 37,008.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,008.51/207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.61

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