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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.06, 285.59 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.06, 285.59 and 141.45 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.06 : 285.59 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.06/285.59 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.06x = 285.59 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.06x = 40,396.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,396.00/207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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