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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.33, 291.56 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.33, 291.56 and 128.37 is: 177.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.33 : 291.56 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.33/291.56 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.33x = 291.56 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.33x = 37,427.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,427.56/211.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.10

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