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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.25, 285.96 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.25, 285.96 and 133.55 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.25 : 285.96 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.25/285.96 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.25x = 285.96 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.25x = 38,189.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,189.96/207.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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