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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.15, 291.38 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.15, 291.38 and 128.24 is: 176.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.15 : 291.38 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.15/291.38 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.15x = 291.38 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.15x = 37,367.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,367.24/211.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.97

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