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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.29, 291.51 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.29, 291.51 and 128.37 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.29 : 291.51 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.29/291.51 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.29x = 291.51 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.29x = 37,421.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,421.14/211.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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