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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 317.90 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 317.90 and 120.62 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 317.90 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/317.90 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 317.90 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 38,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,345.10/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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