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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 286.04 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 286.04 and 132.56 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 286.04 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/286.04 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 286.04 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 37,918.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,918.43/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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