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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.64, 286.48 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.64, 286.48 and 134.04 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.64 : 286.48 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.64/286.48 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.64x = 286.48 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.64x = 38,399.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,399.78/207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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