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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 285.52 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 285.52 and 133.20 is: 183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 285.52 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/285.52 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 285.52 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 38,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,031.26/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.73

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