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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 317.31 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 317.31 and 120.49 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 317.31 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/317.31 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 317.31 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 38,232.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,232.68/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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