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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.40, 286.28 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.40, 286.28 and 137.44 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.40 : 286.28 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.40/286.28 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.40x = 286.28 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.40x = 39,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,346.32/207.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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