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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 291.66 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 291.66 and 128.61 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 291.66 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/291.66 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 291.66 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 37,510.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,510.39/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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