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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.59, 316.61 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.59, 316.61 and 129.02 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.59 : 316.61 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.59/316.61 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.59x = 316.61 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.59x = 40,849.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,849.02/211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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