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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.11, 285.68 and 133.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.11, 285.68 and 133.34 is: 183.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.11 : 285.68 = 133.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.11/285.68 = 133.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.11x = 285.68 × 133.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.11x = 38,090.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,090.48/207.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.92

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