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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.93, 286.86 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.93, 286.86 and 134.26 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.93 : 286.86 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.93/286.86 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.93x = 286.86 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.93x = 38,512.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,512.85/207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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