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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.76, 311.92 and 121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.76, 311.92 and 121.18 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.76 : 311.92 = 121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.76/311.92 = 121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.76x = 311.92 × 121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.76x = 37,798.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,798.47/207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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