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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.33, 286.10 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.33, 286.10 and 122.15 is: 168.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.33 : 286.10 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.33/286.10 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.33x = 286.10 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.33x = 34,947.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,947.83/207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.56

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