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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 287.02 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 287.02 and 134.20 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 287.02 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/287.02 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 287.02 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 38,516.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,516.65/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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