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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.04, 291.19 and 128.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.04, 291.19 and 128.15 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.04 : 291.19 = 128.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.04/291.19 = 128.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.04x = 291.19 × 128.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.04x = 37,316.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,316.00/211.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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