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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.50, 291.84 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.50, 291.84 and 128.61 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.50 : 291.84 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.50/291.84 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.50x = 291.84 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.50x = 37,533.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,533.54/211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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