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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 316.49 and 119.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 316.49 and 119.86 is: 179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 316.49 = 119.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/316.49 = 119.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 316.49 × 119.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 37,934.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934.49/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.50

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