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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.68, 286.73 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.68, 286.73 and 124.82 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.68 : 286.73 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.68/286.73 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.68x = 286.73 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.68x = 35,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,789.64/207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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