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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.51, 311.54 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.51, 311.54 and 120.93 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.51 : 311.54 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.51/311.54 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.51x = 311.54 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.51x = 37,674.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,674.53/207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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