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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.71, 286.58 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.71, 286.58 and 129.09 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.71 : 286.58 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.71/286.58 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.71x = 286.58 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.71x = 36,994.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,994.93/207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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