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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.92, 310.61 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.92, 310.61 and 120.35 is: 180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.92 : 310.61 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.92/310.61 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.92x = 310.61 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.92x = 37,382.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,382.54/206.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.66

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