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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.09, 285.80 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.09, 285.80 and 133.47 is: 184.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.09 : 285.80 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.09/285.80 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.09x = 285.80 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.09x = 38,145.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,145.06/207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.20

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