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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 286.20 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 286.20 and 133.76 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 286.20 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/286.20 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 286.20 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 38,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,282.11/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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