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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.36, 286.20 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.36, 286.20 and 141.84 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.36 : 286.20 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.36/286.20 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.36x = 286.20 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.36x = 40,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,594.61/207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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