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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.77, 286.58 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.77, 286.58 and 142.16 is: 196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.77 : 286.58 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.77/286.58 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.77x = 286.58 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.77x = 40,740.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,740.21/207.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.08

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