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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.93, 310.70 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.93, 310.70 and 120.36 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.93 : 310.70 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.93/310.70 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.93x = 310.70 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.93x = 37,395.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,395.25/206.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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