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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 310.98 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 310.98 and 126.34 is: 189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 310.98 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/310.98 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 310.98 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 39,289.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,289.21/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.16

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