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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.46, 291.84 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.46, 291.84 and 124.12 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.46 : 291.84 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.46/291.84 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.46x = 291.84 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.46x = 36,221.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,221.72/211.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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