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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.56, 286.28 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.56, 286.28 and 128.84 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.56 : 286.28 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.56/286.28 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.56x = 286.28 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.56x = 36,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,885.06/207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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