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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.73, 286.46 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.73, 286.46 and 134.07 is: 184.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.73 : 286.46 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.73/286.46 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.73x = 286.46 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.73x = 38,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,403.59/207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.88

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