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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 317.10 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 317.10 and 120.18 is: 180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 317.10 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/317.10 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 317.10 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 38,109.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,109.08/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.34

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