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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 291.93 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 291.93 and 128.61 is: 177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 291.93 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/291.93 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 291.93 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 37,545.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,545.12/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.48

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