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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.21, 285.71 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.21, 285.71 and 133.42 is: 183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.21 : 285.71 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.21/285.71 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.21x = 285.71 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.21x = 38,119.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,119.43/207.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.97

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