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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.34, 291.64 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.34, 291.64 and 128.44 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.34 : 291.64 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.34/291.64 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.34x = 291.64 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.34x = 37,458.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,458.24/211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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