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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.86, 311.72 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.86, 311.72 and 126.58 is: 189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.86 : 311.72 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.86/311.72 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.86x = 311.72 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.86x = 39,457.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,457.52/207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.83

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