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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.18, 285.75 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.18, 285.75 and 141.66 is: 195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.18 : 285.75 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.18/285.75 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.18x = 285.75 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.18x = 40,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,479.35/207.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.38

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