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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.37, 285.99 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.37, 285.99 and 137.50 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.37 : 285.99 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.37/285.99 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.37x = 285.99 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.37x = 39,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,322.94/207.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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