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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.81, 286.73 and 124.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.81, 286.73 and 124.88 is: 172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.81 : 286.73 = 124.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.81/286.73 = 124.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.81x = 286.73 × 124.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.81x = 35,806.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,806.84/207.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.31

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