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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.87, 317.53 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.87, 317.53 and 120.54 is: 180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.87 : 317.53 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.87/317.53 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.87x = 317.53 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.87x = 38,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,275.07/211.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.65

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