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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.01, 310.58 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.01, 310.58 and 120.33 is: 180.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.01 : 310.58 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.01/310.58 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.01x = 310.58 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.01x = 37,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,372.09/207.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.53

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