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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 def prepare(self, request):
 """ Performs any preparations necessary for the Format. :param request: The webob Request object describing the request. :returns: A list of dictionary values needed by the convert() method. """


        data = []
        for conv in self.conversions:
            data.append(conv.prepare(request))

        return data