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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.69, 286.11 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.69, 286.11 and 142.08 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.69 : 286.11 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.69/286.11 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.69x = 286.11 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.69x = 40,650.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,650.51/207.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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