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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.73, 286.55 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.73, 286.55 and 129.02 is: 177.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.73 : 286.55 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.73/286.55 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.73x = 286.55 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.73x = 36,971.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,971.00/207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.98

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