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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 292.38 and 118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 292.38 and 118.64 is: 163.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 292.38 = 118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/292.38 = 118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 292.38 × 118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 34,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,686.50/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.70

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