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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 285.54 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 285.54 and 133.46 is: 184.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 285.54 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/285.54 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 285.54 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 38,109.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,109.67/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.07

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