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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.01, 291.12 and 128.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.01, 291.12 and 128.09 is: 176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.01 : 291.12 = 128.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.01/291.12 = 128.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.01x = 291.12 × 128.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.01x = 37,288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,288.11/211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.72

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