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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.59, 286.39 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.59, 286.39 and 127.80 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.59 : 286.39 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.59/286.39 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.59x = 286.39 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.59x = 36,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,600.89/207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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