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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.78, 286.74 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.78, 286.74 and 134.08 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.78 : 286.74 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.78/286.74 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.78x = 286.74 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.78x = 38,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,446.10/207.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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