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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.05, 315.97 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.05, 315.97 and 119.59 is: 179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.05 : 315.97 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.05/315.97 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.05x = 315.97 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.05x = 37,785.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,785.76/211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.04

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