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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.93, 292.47 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.93, 292.47 and 118.69 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.93 : 292.47 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.93/292.47 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.93x = 292.47 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.93x = 34,713.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,713.26/211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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