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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.03, 291.20 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.03, 291.20 and 128.12 is: 176.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.03 : 291.20 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.03/291.20 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.03x = 291.20 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.03x = 37,306.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,306.45/211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.78

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