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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 291.59 and 118.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 291.59 and 118.03 is: 162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 291.59 = 118.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/291.59 = 118.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 291.59 × 118.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 34,416.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,416.91/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.89

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