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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.32, 286.16 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.32, 286.16 and 141.89 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.32 : 286.16 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.32/286.16 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.32x = 286.16 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.32x = 40,601.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,601.10/207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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