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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 285.82 and 132.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 285.82 and 132.51 is: 182.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 285.82 = 132.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/285.82 = 132.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 285.82 × 132.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 37,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,873.68/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.76

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