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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 285.92 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 285.92 and 136.32 is: 188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 285.92 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/285.92 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 285.92 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 38,976.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,976.61/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.13

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