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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.22, 285.96 and 141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.22, 285.96 and 141.74 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.22 : 285.96 = 141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.22/285.96 = 141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.22x = 285.96 × 141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.22x = 40,531.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,531.97/207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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