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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 286.83 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 286.83 and 134.26 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 286.83 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/286.83 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 286.83 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 38,507.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,507.69/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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