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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.33, 286.03 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.33, 286.03 and 137.42 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.33 : 286.03 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.33/286.03 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.33x = 286.03 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.33x = 39,306.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,306.24/207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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