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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 287.07 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 287.07 and 134.31 is: 185.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 287.07 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/287.07 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 287.07 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 38,556.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,556.37/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.40

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