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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.92, 311.87 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.92, 311.87 and 126.59 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.92 : 311.87 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.92/311.87 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.92x = 311.87 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.92x = 39,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,480.72/207.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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