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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 292.16 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 292.16 and 128.84 is: 177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 292.16 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/292.16 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 292.16 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 37,641.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,641.89/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.82

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