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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.68, 286.32 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.68, 286.32 and 142.04 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.68 : 286.32 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.68/286.32 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.68x = 286.32 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.68x = 40,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,668.89/207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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