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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 285.92 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 285.92 and 133.54 is: 184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 285.92 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/285.92 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 285.92 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 38,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,181.76/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.22

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