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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.05, 291.22 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.05, 291.22 and 128.10 is: 176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.05 : 291.22 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.05/291.22 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.05x = 291.22 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.05x = 37,306.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,306.05/211.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.76

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