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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.03, 285.93 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.03, 285.93 and 141.42 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.03 : 285.93 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.03/285.93 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.03x = 285.93 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.03x = 40,436.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,436.22/207.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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