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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 311.40 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 311.40 and 125.50 is: 188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 311.40 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/311.40 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 311.40 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 39,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,080.70/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.16

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