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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.02, 291.11 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.02, 291.11 and 128.16 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.02 : 291.11 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.02/291.11 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.02x = 291.11 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.02x = 37,308.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,308.02/211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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