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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.91, 286.95 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.91, 286.95 and 142.36 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.91 : 286.95 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.91/286.95 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.91x = 286.95 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.91x = 40,850.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,850.20/207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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