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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.70, 311.54 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.70, 311.54 and 126.46 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.70 : 311.54 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.70/311.54 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.70x = 311.54 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.70x = 39,397.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,397.35/207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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