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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.88, 286.90 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.88, 286.90 and 129.20 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.88 : 286.90 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.88/286.90 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.88x = 286.90 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.88x = 37,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,065.72/207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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