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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.40, 286.24 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.40, 286.24 and 123.40 is: 170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.40 : 286.24 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.40/286.24 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.40x = 286.24 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.40x = 35,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,322.02/207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.31

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