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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.60, 310.06 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.60, 310.06 and 120.02 is: 180.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.60 : 310.06 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.60/310.06 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.60x = 310.06 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.60x = 37,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,211.85/206.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.12

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