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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.77, 310.29 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.77, 310.29 and 120.15 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.77 : 310.29 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.77/310.29 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.77x = 310.29 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.77x = 37,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,279.67/206.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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