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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 285.92 and 133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 285.92 and 133.45 is: 184.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 285.92 = 133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/285.92 = 133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 285.92 × 133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 38,156.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,156.75/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.13

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