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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.94, 287.08 and 142.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.94, 287.08 and 142.54 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.94 : 287.08 = 142.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.94/287.08 = 142.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.94x = 287.08 × 142.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.94x = 40,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,920.38/207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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