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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.55, 286.37 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.55, 286.37 and 129.88 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.55 : 286.37 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.55/286.37 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.55x = 286.37 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.55x = 37,192.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,192.30/207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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