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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.51, 286.56 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.51, 286.56 and 133.96 is: 184.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.51 : 286.56 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.51/286.56 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.51x = 286.56 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.51x = 38,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,387.58/207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.99

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