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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 310.85 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 310.85 and 126.57 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 310.85 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/310.85 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 310.85 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 39,344.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,344.60/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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