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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.81, 286.81 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.81, 286.81 and 123.83 is: 170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.81 : 286.81 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.81/286.81 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.81x = 286.81 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.81x = 35,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,516.09/207.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.91

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