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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 317.82 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 317.82 and 120.56 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 317.82 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/317.82 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 317.82 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 38,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,315.24/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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