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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.48, 310.74 and 126.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.48, 310.74 and 126.17 is: 188.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.48 : 310.74 = 126.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.48/310.74 = 126.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.48x = 310.74 × 126.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.48x = 39,206.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,206.95/207.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.97

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