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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.26, 316.83 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.26, 316.83 and 119.82 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.26 : 316.83 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.26/316.83 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.26x = 316.83 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.26x = 37,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,962.57/211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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