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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.31, 316.81 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.31, 316.81 and 119.88 is: 179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.31 : 316.81 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.31/316.81 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.31x = 316.81 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.31x = 37,979.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,979.33/211.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.73

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