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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 310.41 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 310.41 and 125.91 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 310.41 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/310.41 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 310.41 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 39,083.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083.72/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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