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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 317.16 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 317.16 and 120.38 is: 180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 317.16 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/317.16 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 317.16 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 38,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,178.14/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.38

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