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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 285.68 and 144.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 285.68 and 144.87 is: 199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 285.68 = 144.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/285.68 = 144.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 285.68 × 144.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 41,385.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,385.20/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.71

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