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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.98, 286.97 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.98, 286.97 and 134.27 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.98 : 286.97 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.98/286.97 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.98x = 286.97 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.98x = 38,529.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,529.36/207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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