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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.84, 286.36 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.84, 286.36 and 142.22 is: 195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.84 : 286.36 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.84/286.36 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.84x = 286.36 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.84x = 40,726.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,726.12/207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.95

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