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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 285.62 and 141.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 285.62 and 141.57 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 285.62 = 141.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/285.62 = 141.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 285.62 × 141.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 40,434.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,434.52/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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