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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 285.84 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 285.84 and 141.80 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 285.84 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/285.84 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 285.84 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 40,531.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,531.04/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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