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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.31, 286.12 and 123.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.31, 286.12 and 123.33 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.31 : 286.12 = 123.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.31/286.12 = 123.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.31x = 286.12 × 123.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.31x = 35,287.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,287.59/207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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