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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 286.56 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 286.56 and 134.10 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 286.56 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/286.56 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 286.56 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 38,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,427.70/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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