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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.52, 291.90 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.52, 291.90 and 119.52 is: 164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.52 : 291.90 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.52/291.90 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.52x = 291.90 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.52x = 34,887.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,887.89/211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.94

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