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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.89, 286.75 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.89, 286.75 and 124.94 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.89 : 286.75 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.89/286.75 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.89x = 286.75 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.89x = 35,826.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,826.55/207.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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