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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 291.49 and 128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 291.49 and 128.33 is: 177.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 291.49 = 128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/291.49 = 128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 291.49 × 128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 37,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,405.13/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.04

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