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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 286.66 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 286.66 and 137.76 is: 190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 286.66 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/286.66 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 286.66 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 39,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,490.28/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.13

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