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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.83, 286.82 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.83, 286.82 and 124.97 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.83 : 286.82 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.83/286.82 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.83x = 286.82 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.83x = 35,841.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,841.84/207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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