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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.22, 291.47 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.22, 291.47 and 128.32 is: 177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.22 : 291.47 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.22/291.47 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.22x = 291.47 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.22x = 37,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,401.43/211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.07

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