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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.22, 310.62 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.22, 310.62 and 120.52 is: 180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.22 : 310.62 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.22/310.62 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.22x = 310.62 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.22x = 37,434.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,434.37/207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.65

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