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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.86, 286.79 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.86, 286.79 and 134.06 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.86 : 286.79 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.86/286.79 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.86x = 286.79 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.86x = 38,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,444.96/207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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