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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.19, 285.48 and 141.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.19, 285.48 and 141.58 is: 195.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.19 : 285.48 = 141.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.19/285.48 = 141.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.19x = 285.48 × 141.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.19x = 40,418.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,418.26/207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.08

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