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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 285.81 and 137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 285.81 and 137.27 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 285.81 = 137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/285.81 = 137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 285.81 × 137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 39,233.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,233.14/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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