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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.80, 286.72 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.80, 286.72 and 134.10 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.80 : 286.72 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.80/286.72 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.80x = 286.72 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.80x = 38,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,449.89/207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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