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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.86, 286.91 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.86, 286.91 and 134.20 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.86 : 286.91 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.86/286.91 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.86x = 286.91 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.86x = 38,502.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,502.94/207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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