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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.42, 286.22 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.42, 286.22 and 129.78 is: 179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.42 : 286.22 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.42/286.22 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.42x = 286.22 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.42x = 37,145.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,145.63/207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.08

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