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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 286.44 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 286.44 and 133.92 is: 184.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 286.44 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/286.44 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 286.44 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 38,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,359.54/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.75

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