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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.08, 316.16 and 119.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.08, 316.16 and 119.65 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.08 : 316.16 = 119.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.08/316.16 = 119.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.08x = 316.16 × 119.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.08x = 37,828.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,828.54/211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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