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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.09, 285.84 and 133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.09, 285.84 and 133.43 is: 184.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.09 : 285.84 = 133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.09/285.84 = 133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.09x = 285.84 × 133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.09x = 38,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,138.20/207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.16

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