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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.47, 310.43 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.47, 310.43 and 124.91 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.47 : 310.43 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.47/310.43 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.47x = 310.43 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.47x = 38,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,773.63/207.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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