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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.24, 285.54 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.24, 285.54 and 138.12 is: 190.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.24 : 285.54 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.24/285.54 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.24x = 285.54 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.24x = 39,438.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,438.78/207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.30

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