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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 291.73 and 128.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 291.73 and 128.53 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 291.73 = 128.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/291.73 = 128.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 291.73 × 128.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 37,495.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,495.41/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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