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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.47, 286.25 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.47, 286.25 and 124.53 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.47 : 286.25 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.47/286.25 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.47x = 286.25 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.47x = 35,646.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,646.09/207.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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