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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.97, 286.91 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.97, 286.91 and 130.21 is: 179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.97 : 286.91 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.97/286.91 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.97x = 286.91 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.97x = 37,357.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,357.12/207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.63

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