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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.80, 309.72 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.80, 309.72 and 121.20 is: 181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.80 : 309.72 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.80/309.72 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.80x = 309.72 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.80x = 37,538.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,538.06/206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.52

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