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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.82, 286.77 and 130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.82, 286.77 and 130.24 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.82 : 286.77 = 130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.82/286.77 = 130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.82x = 286.77 × 130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.82x = 37,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,348.92/207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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