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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 286.21 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 286.21 and 137.67 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 286.21 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/286.21 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 286.21 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 39,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,402.19/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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