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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.52, 311.50 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.52, 311.50 and 120.95 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.52 : 311.50 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.52/311.50 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.52x = 311.50 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.52x = 37,674.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,674.37/207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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