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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 316.74 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 316.74 and 120.12 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 316.74 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/316.74 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 316.74 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 38,046.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,046.81/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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