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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.40, 286.21 and 124.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.40, 286.21 and 124.51 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.40 : 286.21 = 124.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.40/286.21 = 124.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.40x = 286.21 × 124.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.40x = 35,636.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,636.01/207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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