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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.27, 291.54 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.27, 291.54 and 118.01 is: 162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.27 : 291.54 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.27/291.54 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.27x = 291.54 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.27x = 34,404.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,404.34/211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.85

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