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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 318.18 and 120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 318.18 and 120.77 is: 181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 318.18 = 120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/318.18 = 120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 318.18 × 120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 38,425.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,425.01/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.28

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