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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 318 and 120.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 318 and 120.74 is: 181.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 318 = 120.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/318 = 120.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 318 × 120.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 38,395.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,395.32/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.25

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