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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.34, 285.92 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.34, 285.92 and 141 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.34 : 285.92 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.34/285.92 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.34x = 285.92 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.34x = 40,314.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,314.72/207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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