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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.53, 291.88 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.53, 291.88 and 118.27 is: 163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.53 : 291.88 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.53/291.88 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.53x = 291.88 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.53x = 34,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,520.94/211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.20

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