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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.37, 286.12 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.37, 286.12 and 124.44 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.37 : 286.12 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.37/286.12 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.37x = 286.12 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.37x = 35,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,604.77/207.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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