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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.67, 286.59 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.67, 286.59 and 130 is: 179.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.67 : 286.59 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.67/286.59 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.67x = 286.59 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.67x = 37,256.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,256.70/207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.40

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