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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.08, 285.67 and 137.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.08, 285.67 and 137.17 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.08 : 285.67 = 137.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.08/285.67 = 137.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.08x = 285.67 × 137.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.08x = 39,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,185.88/207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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