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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.33, 286.16 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.33, 286.16 and 128.70 is: 177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.33 : 286.16 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.33/286.16 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.33x = 286.16 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.33x = 36,828.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,828.79/207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.63

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