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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 317.80 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 317.80 and 120.64 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 317.80 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/317.80 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 317.80 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 38,339.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,339.00/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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