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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 286.97 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 286.97 and 142.56 is: 196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 286.97 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/286.97 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 286.97 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 40,909.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,909.73/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.69

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