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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 317.91 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 317.91 and 120.84 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 317.91 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/317.91 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 317.91 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 38,416.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,416.24/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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