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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.86, 286.90 and 124.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.86, 286.90 and 124.98 is: 172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.86 : 286.90 = 124.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.86/286.90 = 124.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.86x = 286.90 × 124.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.86x = 35,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,855.37/207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.50

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