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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 310.07 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 310.07 and 120.35 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 310.07 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/310.07 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 310.07 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 37,314.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,314.77/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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