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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.35, 286.05 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.35, 286.05 and 137.31 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.35 : 286.05 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.35/286.05 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.35x = 286.05 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.35x = 39,277.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,277.53/207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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