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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.28, 285.96 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.28, 285.96 and 137.43 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.28 : 285.96 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.28/285.96 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.28x = 285.96 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.28x = 39,299.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,299.48/207.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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