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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.96, 311.52 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.96, 311.52 and 126.96 is: 190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.96 : 311.52 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.96/311.52 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.96x = 311.52 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.96x = 39,550.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,550.58/207.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.18

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