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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.43, 309.47 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.43, 309.47 and 120.75 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.43 : 309.47 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.43/309.47 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.43x = 309.47 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.43x = 37,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,367.90/206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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