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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.53, 286.32 and 137.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.53, 286.32 and 137.63 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.53 : 286.32 = 137.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.53/286.32 = 137.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.53x = 286.32 × 137.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.53x = 39,404.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,404.79/207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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