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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.71, 286.62 and 124.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.71, 286.62 and 124.86 is: 172.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.71 : 286.62 = 124.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.71/286.62 = 124.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.71x = 286.62 × 124.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.71x = 35,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,787.37/207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.29

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