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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.90, 286.83 and 132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.90, 286.83 and 132.17 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.90 : 286.83 = 132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.90/286.83 = 132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.90x = 286.83 × 132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.90x = 37,908.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,908.89/207.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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