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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.18, 316.57 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.18, 316.57 and 119.92 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.18 : 316.57 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.18/316.57 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.18x = 316.57 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.18x = 37,963.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,963.07/211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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