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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.67, 286.52 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.67, 286.52 and 134.03 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.67 : 286.52 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.67/286.52 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.67x = 286.52 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.67x = 38,402.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,402.68/207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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