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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 285.51 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 285.51 and 133.28 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 285.51 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/285.51 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 285.51 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 38,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,052.77/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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