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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.39, 286.20 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.39, 286.20 and 124.47 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.39 : 286.20 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.39/286.20 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.39x = 286.20 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.39x = 35,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,623.31/207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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