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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 285.56 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 285.56 and 133.40 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 285.56 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/285.56 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 285.56 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 38,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,093.70/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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