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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.10, 285.72 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.10, 285.72 and 133.46 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.10 : 285.72 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.10/285.72 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.10x = 285.72 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.10x = 38,132.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,132.19/207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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