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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.19, 285.87 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.19, 285.87 and 141.72 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.19 : 285.87 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.19/285.87 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.19x = 285.87 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.19x = 40,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,513.50/207.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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