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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.59, 286.41 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.59, 286.41 and 134 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.59 : 286.41 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.59/286.41 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.59x = 286.41 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.59x = 38,378.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,378.94/207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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