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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.30, 316.64 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.30, 316.64 and 119.80 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.30 : 316.64 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.30/316.64 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.30x = 316.64 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.30x = 37,932.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,932.98/211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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