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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.12, 310.71 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.12, 310.71 and 120.50 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.12 : 310.71 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.12/310.71 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.12x = 310.71 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.12x = 37,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,440.56/207.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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