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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.65, 292.01 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.65, 292.01 and 128.72 is: 177.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.65 : 292.01 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.65/292.01 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.65x = 292.01 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.65x = 37,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,585.42/211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.58

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