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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.26, 311.17 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.26, 311.17 and 120.68 is: 181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.26 : 311.17 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.26/311.17 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.26x = 311.17 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.26x = 37,552.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,552.00/207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.18

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