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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.95, 286.91 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.95, 286.91 and 134.17 is: 185.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.95 : 286.91 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.95/286.91 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.95x = 286.91 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.95x = 38,494.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,494.71/207.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.12

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