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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.71, 286.47 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.71, 286.47 and 133.91 is: 184.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.71 : 286.47 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.71/286.47 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.71x = 286.47 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.71x = 38,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,361.20/207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.69

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