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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.97, 286.81 and 125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.97, 286.81 and 125.03 is: 172.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.97 : 286.81 = 125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.97/286.81 = 125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.97x = 286.81 × 125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.97x = 35,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,860.26/207.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.43

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