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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.64, 311.51 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.64, 311.51 and 126.55 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.64 : 311.51 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.64/311.51 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.64x = 311.51 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.64x = 39,421.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,421.58/207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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