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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.15, 285.92 and 141.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.15, 285.92 and 141.61 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.15 : 285.92 = 141.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.15/285.92 = 141.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.15x = 285.92 × 141.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.15x = 40,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,489.13/207.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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