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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.45, 316.95 and 120.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.45, 316.95 and 120.25 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.45 : 316.95 = 120.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.45/316.95 = 120.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.45x = 316.95 × 120.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.45x = 38,113.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,113.24/211.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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