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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 286.18 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 286.18 and 129.74 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 286.18 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/286.18 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 286.18 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 37,128.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,128.99/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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