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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.82, 311.73 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.82, 311.73 and 122.86 is: 184.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.82 : 311.73 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.82/311.73 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.82x = 311.73 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.82x = 38,299.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,299.15/207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.29

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