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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 316.38 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 316.38 and 119.58 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 316.38 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/316.38 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 316.38 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 37,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832.72/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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