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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.37, 286.16 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.37, 286.16 and 133.73 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.37 : 286.16 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.37/286.16 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.37x = 286.16 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.37x = 38,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,266.08/207.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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