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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.82, 286.72 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.82, 286.72 and 137.89 is: 190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.82 : 286.72 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.82/286.72 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.82x = 286.72 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.82x = 39,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,535.82/207.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.24

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