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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.55, 311.30 and 126.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.55, 311.30 and 126.37 is: 189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.55 : 311.30 = 126.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.55/311.30 = 126.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.55x = 311.30 × 126.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.55x = 39,338.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,338.98/207.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.54

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