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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 285.93 and 133.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 285.93 and 133.55 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 285.93 = 133.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/285.93 = 133.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 285.93 × 133.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 38,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,185.95/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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