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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 285.80 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 285.80 and 129.60 is: 178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 285.80 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/285.80 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 285.80 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 37,039.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,039.03/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.74

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