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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 317.58 and 120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 317.58 and 120.50 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 317.58 = 120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/317.58 = 120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 317.58 × 120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 38,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,268.39/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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