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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.44, 286.44 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.44, 286.44 and 142.16 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.44 : 286.44 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.44/286.44 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.44x = 286.44 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.44x = 40,720.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,720.31/207.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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