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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 316.65 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 316.65 and 119.60 is: 179.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 316.65 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/316.65 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 316.65 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 37,871.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,871.34/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.45

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