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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.86, 311.45 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.86, 311.45 and 141.88 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.86 : 311.45 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.86/311.45 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.86x = 311.45 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.86x = 44,186.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,186.26/207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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