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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.34, 286.02 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.34, 286.02 and 124.40 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.34 : 286.02 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.34/286.02 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.34x = 286.02 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.34x = 35,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,580.89/207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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