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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.12, 285.72 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.12, 285.72 and 141.78 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.12 : 285.72 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.12/285.72 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.12x = 285.72 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.12x = 40,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,509.38/207.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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