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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.93, 286.65 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.93, 286.65 and 142.32 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.93 : 286.65 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.93/286.65 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.93x = 286.65 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.93x = 40,796.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,796.03/207.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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