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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 285.39 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 285.39 and 133.32 is: 183.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 285.39 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/285.39 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 285.39 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 38,048.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048.19/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.81

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