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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.06, 291.28 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.06, 291.28 and 117.82 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.06 : 291.28 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.06/291.28 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.06x = 291.28 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.06x = 34,318.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,318.61/211.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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