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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.71, 286.57 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.71, 286.57 and 130.13 is: 179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.71 : 286.57 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.71/286.57 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.71x = 286.57 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.71x = 37,291.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,291.35/207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.54

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