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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.83, 292.09 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.83, 292.09 and 165.12 is: 227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.83 : 292.09 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.83/292.09 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.83x = 292.09 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.83x = 48,229.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,229.90/211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.68

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