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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.29, 311.04 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.29, 311.04 and 120.69 is: 181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.29 : 311.04 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.29/311.04 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.29x = 311.04 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.29x = 37,539.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,539.42/207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.10

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