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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.22, 291.41 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.22, 291.41 and 122.68 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.22 : 291.41 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.22/291.41 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.22x = 291.41 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.22x = 35,750.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,750.85/211.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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