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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.20, 291.48 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.20, 291.48 and 128.31 is: 177.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.20 : 291.48 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.20/291.48 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.20x = 291.48 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.20x = 37,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,399.86/211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.08

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