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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 285.69 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 285.69 and 133.44 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 285.69 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/285.69 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 285.69 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 38,122.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,122.47/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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