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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.65, 311.13 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.65, 311.13 and 126.25 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.65 : 311.13 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.65/311.13 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.65x = 311.13 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.65x = 39,278.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,278.61/207.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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