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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.52, 311.46 and 121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.52, 311.46 and 121 is: 181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.52 : 311.46 = 121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.52/311.46 = 121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.52x = 311.46 × 121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.52x = 37,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,686.66/207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.60

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