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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 316.40 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 316.40 and 119.62 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 316.40 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/316.40 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 316.40 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 37,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,847.77/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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