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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.13, 310.13 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.13, 310.13 and 120.34 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.13 : 310.13 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.13/310.13 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.13x = 310.13 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.13x = 37,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,321.04/207.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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