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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.48, 291.75 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.48, 291.75 and 128.58 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.48 : 291.75 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.48/291.75 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.48x = 291.75 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.48x = 37,513.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,513.22/211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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