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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.57, 286.48 and 132.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.57, 286.48 and 132.92 is: 183.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.57 : 286.48 = 132.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.57/286.48 = 132.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.57x = 286.48 × 132.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.57x = 38,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,078.92/207.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.45

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