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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 291.74 and 128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 291.74 and 128.60 is: 177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 291.74 = 128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/291.74 = 128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 291.74 × 128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 37,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,517.76/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.26

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