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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 291.65 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 291.65 and 118.09 is: 162.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 291.65 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/291.65 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 291.65 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 34,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,440.95/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.97

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