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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.21, 286 and 124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.21, 286 and 124.37 is: 171.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.21 : 286 = 124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.21/286 = 124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.21x = 286 × 124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.21x = 35,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,569.82/207.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.66

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