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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.75, 311.17 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.75, 311.17 and 126.41 is: 189.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.75 : 311.17 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.75/311.17 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.75x = 311.17 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.75x = 39,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,335.00/207.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.34

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