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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.38, 317.21 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.38, 317.21 and 120.15 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.38 : 317.21 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.38/317.21 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.38x = 317.21 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.38x = 38,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,112.18/211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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