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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.02, 285.50 and 141.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.02, 285.50 and 141.54 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.02 : 285.50 = 141.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.02/285.50 = 141.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.02x = 285.50 × 141.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.02x = 40,410.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,410.30/207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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