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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.32, 311.18 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.32, 311.18 and 126.32 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.32 : 311.18 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.32/311.18 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.32x = 311.18 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.32x = 39,306.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,306.07/207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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