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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.37, 291.74 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.37, 291.74 and 128.52 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.37 : 291.74 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.37/291.74 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.37x = 291.74 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.37x = 37,493.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,493.78/211.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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