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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.74, 311.51 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.74, 311.51 and 121.05 is: 181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.74 : 311.51 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.74/311.51 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.74x = 311.51 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.74x = 37,707.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,707.68/207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.52

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