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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.09, 310.42 and 120.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.09, 310.42 and 120.42 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.09 : 310.42 = 120.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.09/310.42 = 120.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.09x = 310.42 × 120.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.09x = 37,380.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,380.78/207.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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