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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.18, 291.50 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.18, 291.50 and 128.29 is: 177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.18 : 291.50 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.18/291.50 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.18x = 291.50 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.18x = 37,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,396.54/211.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.08

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