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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 286.23 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 286.23 and 128.73 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 286.23 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/286.23 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 286.23 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 36,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,847.74/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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