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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 316.54 and 119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 316.54 and 119.51 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 316.54 = 119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/316.54 = 119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 316.54 × 119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 37,829.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,829.45/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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