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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 310.70 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 310.70 and 125.09 is: 187.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 310.70 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/310.70 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 310.70 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 38,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,864.22/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.17

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