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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.76, 292.20 and 118.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.76, 292.20 and 118.49 is: 163.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.76 : 292.20 = 118.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.76/292.20 = 118.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.76x = 292.20 × 118.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.76x = 34,622.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,622.09/211.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.50

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