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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.14, 316.61 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.14, 316.61 and 119.91 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.14 : 316.61 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.14/316.61 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.14x = 316.61 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.14x = 37,965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,965.74/211.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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