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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.05, 285.67 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.05, 285.67 and 141.44 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.05 : 285.67 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.05/285.67 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.05x = 285.67 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.05x = 40,405.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,405.53/207.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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