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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207, 285.52 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207, 285.52 and 133.29 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207 : 285.52 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207/285.52 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207x = 285.52 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207x = 38,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,056.96/207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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