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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.50, 310.73 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.50, 310.73 and 120.60 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.50 : 310.73 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.50/310.73 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.50x = 310.73 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.50x = 37,473.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,473.44/207.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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