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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.33, 311.29 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.33, 311.29 and 125.15 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.33 : 311.29 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.33/311.29 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.33x = 311.29 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.33x = 38,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,956.78/207.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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