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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.15, 291.26 and 128.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.15, 291.26 and 128.21 is: 176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.15 : 291.26 = 128.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.15/291.26 = 128.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.15x = 291.26 × 128.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.15x = 37,341.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,341.80/211.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.85

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