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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.23, 311.01 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.23, 311.01 and 120.56 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.23 : 311.01 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.23/311.01 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.23x = 311.01 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.23x = 37,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,493.21/207.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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