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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 291.81 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 291.81 and 118.23 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 291.81 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/291.81 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 291.81 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 34,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,500.05/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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