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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.39, 286.11 and 141.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.39, 286.11 and 141.87 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.39 : 286.11 = 141.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.39/286.11 = 141.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.39x = 286.11 × 141.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.39x = 40,590.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,590.43/207.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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