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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.10, 285.85 and 137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.10, 285.85 and 137.13 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.10 : 285.85 = 137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.10/285.85 = 137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.10x = 285.85 × 137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.10x = 39,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,198.61/207.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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