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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 291.96 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 291.96 and 124.22 is: 171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 291.96 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/291.96 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 291.96 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 36,267.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,267.27/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.43

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