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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.20, 312.10 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.20, 312.10 and 120.48 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.20 : 312.10 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.20/312.10 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.20x = 312.10 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.20x = 37,601.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,601.81/208.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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