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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.22, 286.07 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.22, 286.07 and 137.25 is: 189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.22 : 286.07 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.22/286.07 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.22x = 286.07 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.22x = 39,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,263.11/207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.48

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