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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.10, 291.32 and 128.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.10, 291.32 and 128.21 is: 176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.10 : 291.32 = 128.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.10/291.32 = 128.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.10x = 291.32 × 128.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.10x = 37,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,350.14/211.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.93

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