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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.53, 311.30 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.53, 311.30 and 125.29 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.53 : 311.30 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.53/311.30 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.53x = 311.30 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.53x = 39,003.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,003.01/207.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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