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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 286.80 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 286.80 and 134.28 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 286.80 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/286.80 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 286.80 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 38,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,511.50/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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