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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 287.19 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 287.19 and 134.37 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 287.19 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/287.19 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 287.19 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 38,589.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,589.72/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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