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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.31, 286.03 and 132.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.31, 286.03 and 132.67 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.31 : 286.03 = 132.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.31/286.03 = 132.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.31x = 286.03 × 132.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.31x = 37,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,947.60/207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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