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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.89, 286.86 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.89, 286.86 and 124.97 is: 172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.89 : 286.86 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.89/286.86 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.89x = 286.86 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.89x = 35,848.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,848.27/207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.44

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