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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.89, 286.76 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.89, 286.76 and 130.13 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.89 : 286.76 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.89/286.76 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.89x = 286.76 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.89x = 37,314.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,314.97/207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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