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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 311.31 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 311.31 and 126.23 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 311.31 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/311.31 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 311.31 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 39,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,295.10/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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