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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.31, 286.28 and 140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.31, 286.28 and 140.94 is: 194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.31 : 286.28 = 140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.31/286.28 = 140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.31x = 286.28 × 140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.31x = 40,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,348.92/207.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.63

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