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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.41, 311.34 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.41, 311.34 and 120.92 is: 181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.41 : 311.34 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.41/311.34 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.41x = 311.34 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.41x = 37,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,645.68/207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.51

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