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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.03, 316.09 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.03, 316.09 and 119.68 is: 179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.03 : 316.09 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.03/316.09 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.03x = 316.09 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.03x = 37,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,829.01/211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.26

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