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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 310.82 and 120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 310.82 and 120.65 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 310.82 = 120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/310.82 = 120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 310.82 × 120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 37,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,498.28/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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