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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.12, 285.84 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.12, 285.84 and 141.60 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.12 : 285.84 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.12/285.84 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.12x = 285.84 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.12x = 40,474.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,474.94/207.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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