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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.25, 286.01 and 124.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.25, 286.01 and 124.36 is: 171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.25 : 286.01 = 124.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.25/286.01 = 124.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.25x = 286.01 × 124.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.25x = 35,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,568.20/207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.62

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