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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 311.49 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 311.49 and 126.63 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 311.49 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/311.49 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 311.49 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 39,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,443.98/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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