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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.40, 286.27 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.40, 286.27 and 128.78 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.40 : 286.27 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.40/286.27 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.40x = 286.27 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.40x = 36,865.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,865.85/207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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