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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.91, 286.96 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.91, 286.96 and 141.56 is: 195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.91 : 286.96 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.91/286.96 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.91x = 286.96 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.91x = 40,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,620.80/207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.38

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