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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.16, 286 and 137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.16, 286 and 137.32 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.16 : 286 = 137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.16/286 = 137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.16x = 286 × 137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.16x = 39,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,273.52/207.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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