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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.46, 310.75 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.46, 310.75 and 142.16 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.46 : 310.75 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.46/310.75 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.46x = 310.75 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.46x = 44,174.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,174.84/207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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