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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.97, 318.18 and 120.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.97, 318.18 and 120.85 is: 181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.97 : 318.18 = 120.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.97/318.18 = 120.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.97x = 318.18 × 120.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.97x = 38,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,452.05/211.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.40

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