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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 316.64 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 316.64 and 120.04 is: 179.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 316.64 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/316.64 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 316.64 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 38,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,009.47/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.73

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