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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 285.81 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 285.81 and 133.49 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 285.81 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/285.81 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 285.81 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 38,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,152.78/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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