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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.70, 309.75 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.70, 309.75 and 120.03 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.70 : 309.75 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.70/309.75 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.70x = 309.75 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.70x = 37,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,179.29/206.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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