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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.34, 286.14 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.34, 286.14 and 133.80 is: 184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.34 : 286.14 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.34/286.14 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.34x = 286.14 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.34x = 38,284.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,284.86/207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.65

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