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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.30, 310.52 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.30, 310.52 and 120.54 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.30 : 310.52 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.30/310.52 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.30x = 310.52 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.30x = 37,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,430.08/207.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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