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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 311.24 and 126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 311.24 and 126.30 is: 189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 311.24 = 126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/311.24 = 126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 311.24 × 126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 39,309.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,309.61/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.37

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