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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 316.26 and 119.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 316.26 and 119.63 is: 179.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 316.26 = 119.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/316.26 = 119.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 316.26 × 119.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 37,832.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832.60/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.22

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