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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.24, 310.41 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.24, 310.41 and 126.15 is: 188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.24 : 310.41 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.24/310.41 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.24x = 310.41 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.24x = 39,158.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,158.22/207.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.95

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