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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.18, 291.36 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.18, 291.36 and 127.14 is: 175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.18 : 291.36 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.18/291.36 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.18x = 291.36 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.18x = 37,043.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,043.51/211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.41

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