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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.04, 285.42 and 133.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.04, 285.42 and 133.30 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.04 : 285.42 = 133.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.04/285.42 = 133.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.04x = 285.42 × 133.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.04x = 38,046.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,046.49/207.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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