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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 286.73 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 286.73 and 134.15 is: 184.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 286.73 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/286.73 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 286.73 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 38,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,462.73/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.95

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