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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.47, 286.22 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.47, 286.22 and 129.71 is: 178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.47 : 286.22 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.47/286.22 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.47x = 286.22 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.47x = 37,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,124.49/207.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.94

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