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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.03, 291.20 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.03, 291.20 and 128.13 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.03 : 291.20 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.03/291.20 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.03x = 291.20 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.03x = 37,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,310.13/211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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