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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 286.24 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 286.24 and 142.16 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 286.24 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/286.24 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 286.24 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 40,691.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,691.88/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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