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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 311.28 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 311.28 and 126.36 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 311.28 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/311.28 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 311.28 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 39,332.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,332.87/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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