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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.87, 311.81 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.87, 311.81 and 126.16 is: 189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.87 : 311.81 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.87/311.81 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.87x = 311.81 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.87x = 39,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,335.76/207.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.23

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