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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 286.68 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 286.68 and 130.14 is: 179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 286.68 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/286.68 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 286.68 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 37,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,308.54/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.56

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