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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 317.47 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 317.47 and 120.43 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 317.47 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/317.47 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 317.47 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 38,232.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,232.91/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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