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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.71, 286.68 and 124.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.71, 286.68 and 124.82 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.71 : 286.68 = 124.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.71/286.68 = 124.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.71x = 286.68 × 124.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.71x = 35,783.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,783.40/207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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