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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.81, 317.76 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.81, 317.76 and 120.56 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.81 : 317.76 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.81/317.76 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.81x = 317.76 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.81x = 38,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,309.15/211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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