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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.59, 286.76 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.59, 286.76 and 141.98 is: 196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.59 : 286.76 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.59/286.76 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.59x = 286.76 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.59x = 40,713.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,713.47/207.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.12

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