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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 287.28 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 287.28 and 172.88 is: 238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 287.28 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/287.28 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 287.28 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 49,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,664.97/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.87

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