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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.17, 286.02 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.17, 286.02 and 132.53 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.17 : 286.02 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.17/286.02 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.17x = 286.02 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.17x = 37,904.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,904.80/207.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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