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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.83, 286.87 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.83, 286.87 and 124.92 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.83 : 286.87 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.83/286.87 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.83x = 286.87 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.83x = 35,835.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,835.89/207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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