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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.27, 291.59 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.27, 291.59 and 122.78 is: 169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.27 : 291.59 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.27/291.59 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.27x = 291.59 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.27x = 35,800.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,800.23/211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.45

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