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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.63, 292.01 and 118.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.63, 292.01 and 118.37 is: 163.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.63 : 292.01 = 118.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.63/292.01 = 118.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.63x = 292.01 × 118.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.63x = 34,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,563.76/211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.33

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