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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 317.65 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 317.65 and 120.44 is: 180.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 317.65 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/317.65 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 317.65 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 38,257.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,257.77/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.49

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