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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.09, 291.09 and 128.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.09, 291.09 and 128.17 is: 176.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.09 : 291.09 = 128.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.09/291.09 = 128.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.09x = 291.09 × 128.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.09x = 37,309.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,309.01/211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.74

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