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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.69, 292.19 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.69, 292.19 and 128.78 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.69 : 292.19 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.69/292.19 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.69x = 292.19 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.69x = 37,628.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,628.23/211.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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