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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.51, 310.86 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.51, 310.86 and 126.51 is: 189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.51 : 310.86 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.51/310.86 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.51x = 310.86 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.51x = 39,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,326.90/207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.52

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