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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 286.56 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 286.56 and 134.14 is: 184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 286.56 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/286.56 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 286.56 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 38,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,438.44/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.86

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