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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.98, 312.08 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.98, 312.08 and 84.62 is: 126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.98 : 312.08 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.98/312.08 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.98x = 312.08 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.98x = 26,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,406.86/207.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.97

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