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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 285.91 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 285.91 and 140.92 is: 194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 285.91 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/285.91 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 285.91 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 40,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,290.44/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.37

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