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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 285.53 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 285.53 and 141.40 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 285.53 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/285.53 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 285.53 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 40,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,371.99/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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