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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.37, 286.04 and 124.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.37, 286.04 and 124.42 is: 171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.37 : 286.04 = 124.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.37/286.04 = 124.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.37x = 286.04 × 124.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.37x = 35,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,589.10/207.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.62

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