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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.82, 286.82 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.82, 286.82 and 134.35 is: 185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.82 : 286.82 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.82/286.82 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.82x = 286.82 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.82x = 38,534.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,534.27/207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.42

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