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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.90, 292.20 and 165.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.90, 292.20 and 165.19 is: 227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.90 : 292.20 = 165.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.90/292.20 = 165.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.90x = 292.20 × 165.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.90x = 48,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,268.52/211.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.79

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