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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.24, 286.07 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.24, 286.07 and 128.62 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.24 : 286.07 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.24/286.07 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.24x = 286.07 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.24x = 36,794.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,794.04/207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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