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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.32, 310.61 and 125.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.32, 310.61 and 125.97 is: 188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.32 : 310.61 = 125.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.32/310.61 = 125.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.32x = 310.61 × 125.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.32x = 39,126.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,126.91/207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.73

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