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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 285.76 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 285.76 and 133.41 is: 183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 285.76 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/285.76 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 285.76 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 38,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,122.91/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.97

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