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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.88, 286.78 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.88, 286.78 and 124.84 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.88 : 286.78 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.88/286.78 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.88x = 286.78 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.88x = 35,801.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,801.62/207.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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