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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.57, 286.30 and 124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.57, 286.30 and 124.62 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.57 : 286.30 = 124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.57/286.30 = 124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.57x = 286.30 × 124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.57x = 35,678.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,678.71/207.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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