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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.23, 291.57 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.23, 291.57 and 128.34 is: 177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.23 : 291.57 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.23/291.57 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.23x = 291.57 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.23x = 37,420.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,420.09/211.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.15

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