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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 310.50 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 310.50 and 126.44 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 310.50 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/310.50 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 310.50 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 39,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,259.62/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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