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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.22, 285.85 and 133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.22, 285.85 and 133.46 is: 184.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.22 : 285.85 = 133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.22/285.85 = 133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.22x = 285.85 × 133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.22x = 38,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,149.54/207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.10

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