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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 316.98 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 316.98 and 120 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 316.98 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/316.98 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 316.98 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 38,037.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,037.60/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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