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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 291.77 and 127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 291.77 and 127.33 is: 175.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 291.77 = 127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/291.77 = 127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 291.77 × 127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 37,149.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,149.71/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.79

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