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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 286.05 and 124.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 286.05 and 124.41 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 286.05 = 124.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/286.05 = 124.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 286.05 × 124.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 35,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,587.48/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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