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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.90, 292.41 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.90, 292.41 and 118.62 is: 163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.90 : 292.41 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.90/292.41 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.90x = 292.41 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.90x = 34,686.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,686.11/211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.69

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