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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.83, 286.58 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.83, 286.58 and 134.05 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.83 : 286.58 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.83/286.58 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.83x = 286.58 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.83x = 38,413.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,413.95/207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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