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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.60, 311.30 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.60, 311.30 and 126.34 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.60 : 311.30 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.60/311.30 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.60x = 311.30 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.60x = 39,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,329.64/207.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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