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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 286.58 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 286.58 and 130.07 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 286.58 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/286.58 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 286.58 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 37,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,274.35/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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