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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 285.98 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 285.98 and 133.69 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 285.98 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/285.98 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 285.98 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 38,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,231.24/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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