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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.71, 286.65 and 127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.71, 286.65 and 127.97 is: 176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.71 : 286.65 = 127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.71/286.65 = 127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.71x = 286.65 × 127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.71x = 36,681.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,681.76/207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.60

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