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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 286.52 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 286.52 and 133.97 is: 184.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 286.52 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/286.52 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 286.52 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 38,382.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,382.98/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.84

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