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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.68, 311.80 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.68, 311.80 and 126.68 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.68 : 311.80 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.68/311.80 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.68x = 311.80 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.68x = 39,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,498.82/207.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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