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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.62, 311.32 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.62, 311.32 and 120.93 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.62 : 311.32 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.62/311.32 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.62x = 311.32 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.62x = 37,647.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,647.93/207.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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