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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 286.98 and 125.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 286.98 and 125.05 is: 172.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 286.98 = 125.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/286.98 = 125.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 286.98 × 125.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 35,886.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,886.85/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.58

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