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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.34, 311.46 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.34, 311.46 and 126.23 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.34 : 311.46 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.34/311.46 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.34x = 311.46 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.34x = 39,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,315.60/207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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