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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.64, 311.76 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.64, 311.76 and 126.64 is: 190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.64 : 311.76 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.64/311.76 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.64x = 311.76 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.64x = 39,481.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,481.29/207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.14

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