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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.50, 286.34 and 133.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.50, 286.34 and 133.85 is: 184.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.50 : 286.34 = 133.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.50/286.34 = 133.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.50x = 286.34 × 133.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.50x = 38,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,326.66/207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.71

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