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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 286.92 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 286.92 and 142.31 is: 196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 286.92 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/286.92 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 286.92 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 40,832.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,832.30/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.53

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