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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.58, 291.86 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.58, 291.86 and 128.64 is: 177.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.58 : 291.86 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.58/291.86 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.58x = 291.86 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.58x = 37,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,544.23/211.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.45

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