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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.80, 286.82 and 141.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.80, 286.82 and 141.38 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.80 : 286.82 = 141.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.80/286.82 = 141.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.80x = 286.82 × 141.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.80x = 40,550.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,550.61/207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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