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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.83, 286.71 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.83, 286.71 and 134.18 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.83 : 286.71 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.83/286.71 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.83x = 286.71 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.83x = 38,469.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,469.31/207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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