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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.05, 285.84 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.05, 285.84 and 144.12 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.05 : 285.84 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.05/285.84 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.05x = 285.84 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.05x = 41,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,195.26/207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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