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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 292.42 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 292.42 and 118.65 is: 163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 292.42 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/292.42 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 292.42 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 34,695.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,695.63/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.72

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