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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.42, 285.91 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.42, 285.91 and 141.81 is: 195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.42 : 285.91 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.42/285.91 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.42x = 285.91 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.42x = 40,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,544.90/207.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.47

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