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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 292.05 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 292.05 and 118.38 is: 163.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 292.05 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/292.05 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 292.05 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 34,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,572.88/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.35

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