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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.52, 291.96 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.52, 291.96 and 128.66 is: 177.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.52 : 291.96 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.52/291.96 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.52x = 291.96 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.52x = 37,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,563.57/211.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.59

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