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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.68, 286.61 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.68, 286.61 and 134.19 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.68 : 286.61 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.68/286.61 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.68x = 286.61 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.68x = 38,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,459.52/207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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