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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.66, 311.18 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.66, 311.18 and 125.42 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.66 : 311.18 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.66/311.18 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.66x = 311.18 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.66x = 39,026.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,026.01/207.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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