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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.17, 310.74 and 125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.17, 310.74 and 125.99 is: 188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.17 : 310.74 = 125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.17/310.74 = 125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.17x = 310.74 × 125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.17x = 39,150.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,150.13/207.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.98

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