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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.34, 285.67 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.34, 285.67 and 141.73 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.34 : 285.67 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.34/285.67 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.34x = 285.67 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.34x = 40,488.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,488.01/207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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