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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 286.13 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 286.13 and 140.88 is: 194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 286.13 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/286.13 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 286.13 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 40,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,309.99/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.45

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