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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 286.10 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 286.10 and 133.80 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 286.10 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/286.10 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 286.10 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 38,279.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,279.51/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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