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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.22, 291.49 and 117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.22, 291.49 and 117.97 is: 162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.22 : 291.49 = 117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.22/291.49 = 117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.22x = 291.49 × 117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.22x = 34,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,387.08/211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.80

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