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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.44, 286.20 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.44, 286.20 and 124.54 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.44 : 286.20 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.44/286.20 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.44x = 286.20 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.44x = 35,643.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,643.35/207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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