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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.27, 311.09 and 120.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.27, 311.09 and 120.75 is: 181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.27 : 311.09 = 120.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.27/311.09 = 120.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.27x = 311.09 × 120.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.27x = 37,563.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,563.51/207.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.23

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