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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.45, 311.31 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.45, 311.31 and 126.27 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.45 : 311.31 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.45/311.31 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.45x = 311.31 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.45x = 39,309.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,309.11/207.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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