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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.49, 286.31 and 124.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.49, 286.31 and 124.58 is: 171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.49 : 286.31 = 124.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.49/286.31 = 124.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.49x = 286.31 × 124.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.49x = 35,667.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,667.88/207.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.90

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