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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.14, 310.21 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.14, 310.21 and 120.29 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.14 : 310.21 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.14/310.21 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.14x = 310.21 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.14x = 37,315.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,315.16/207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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