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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.54, 311 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.54, 311 and 120.80 is: 181.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.54 : 311 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.54/311 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.54x = 311 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.54x = 37,568.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,568.80/207.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.02

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