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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.60, 292.02 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.60, 292.02 and 118.35 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.60 : 292.02 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.60/292.02 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.60x = 292.02 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.60x = 34,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,559.84/211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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