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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 287.01 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 287.01 and 129.29 is: 178.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 287.01 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/287.01 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 287.01 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 37,107.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,107.52/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.44

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