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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.81, 292.30 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.81, 292.30 and 119.81 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.81 : 292.30 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.81/292.30 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.81x = 292.30 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.81x = 35,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,020.46/211.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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