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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.44, 285.87 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.44, 285.87 and 133.64 is: 184.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.44 : 285.87 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.44/285.87 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.44x = 285.87 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.44x = 38,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,203.67/207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.17

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