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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 291.84 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 291.84 and 118.22 is: 163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 291.84 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/291.84 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 291.84 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 34,501.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,501.32/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.15

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