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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.50, 317.06 and 120.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.50, 317.06 and 120.07 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.50 : 317.06 = 120.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.50/317.06 = 120.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.50x = 317.06 × 120.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.50x = 38,068.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,068.11/211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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