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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.13, 317.06 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.13, 317.06 and 120 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.13 : 317.06 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.13/317.06 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.13x = 317.06 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.13x = 38,047.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,047.20/211.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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