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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.99, 312.26 and 126.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.99, 312.26 and 126.99 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.99 : 312.26 = 126.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.99/312.26 = 126.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.99x = 312.26 × 126.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.99x = 39,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653.26/207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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