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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.88, 286.74 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.88, 286.74 and 130.12 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.88 : 286.74 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.88/286.74 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.88x = 286.74 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.88x = 37,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,310.61/207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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