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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 286.80 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 286.80 and 142.48 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 286.80 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/286.80 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 286.80 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 40,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,863.26/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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