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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.35, 310.86 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.35, 310.86 and 120.68 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.35 : 310.86 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.35/310.86 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.35x = 310.86 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.35x = 37,515.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,515.36/207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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