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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 285.69 and 133.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 285.69 and 133.37 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 285.69 = 133.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/285.69 = 133.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 285.69 × 133.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 38,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,102.62/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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