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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206.94, 310.41 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206.94, 310.41 and 121.38 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206.94 : 310.41 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206.94/310.41 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206.94x = 310.41 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206.94x = 37,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,677.57/206.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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