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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 317.06 and 120.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 317.06 and 120.09 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 317.06 = 120.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/317.06 = 120.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 317.06 × 120.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 38,075.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,075.74/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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