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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 286.71 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 286.71 and 130.14 is: 179.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 286.71 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/286.71 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 286.71 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 37,312.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,312.44/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.60

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