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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.00, 316.62 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.00, 316.62 and 118.52 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.00 : 316.62 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.00/316.62 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.00x = 316.62 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.00x = 37,525.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,525.21/211.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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