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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 318.13 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 318.13 and 120.56 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 318.13 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/318.13 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 318.13 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 38,351.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,351.86/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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