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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 291.24 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 291.24 and 128.27 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 291.24 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/291.24 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 291.24 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 37,355.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,355.90/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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