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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 286.56 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 286.56 and 133.98 is: 184.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 286.56 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/286.56 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 286.56 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 38,393.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,393.31/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.89

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