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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.49, 317.97 and 120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.49, 317.97 and 120.83 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.49 : 317.97 = 120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.49/317.97 = 120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.49x = 317.97 × 120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.49x = 38,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,418.73/212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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