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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 317.70 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 317.70 and 120.78 is: 181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 317.70 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/317.70 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 317.70 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 38,371.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,371.81/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.00

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