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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.25, 291.50 and 122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.25, 291.50 and 122.75 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.25 : 291.50 = 122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.25/291.50 = 122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.25x = 291.50 × 122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.25x = 35,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,779.55/211.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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