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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.32, 310.91 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.32, 310.91 and 120.58 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.32 : 310.91 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.32/310.91 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.32x = 310.91 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.32x = 37,488.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,488.15/207.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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