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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 286.61 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 286.61 and 129.03 is: 178.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 286.61 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/286.61 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 286.61 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 36,979.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,979.57/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.05

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