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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 291.80 and 127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 291.80 and 127.46 is: 175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 291.80 = 127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/291.80 = 127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 291.80 × 127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 37,191.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,191.37/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.81

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