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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.42, 291.73 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.42, 291.73 and 128.52 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.42 : 291.73 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.42/291.73 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.42x = 291.73 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.42x = 37,493.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,493.14/211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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