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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.61, 317.26 and 120.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.61, 317.26 and 120.37 is: 180.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.61 : 317.26 = 120.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.61/317.26 = 120.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.61x = 317.26 × 120.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.61x = 38,186.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,186.40/211.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.46

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