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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 317.60 and 120.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 317.60 and 120.41 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 317.60 = 120.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/317.60 = 120.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 317.60 × 120.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 38,242.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,242.22/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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