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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 291.60 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 291.60 and 118.07 is: 162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 291.60 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/291.60 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 291.60 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 34,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,428.85/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.95

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