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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.72, 292.20 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.72, 292.20 and 128.83 is: 177.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.72 : 292.20 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.72/292.20 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.72x = 292.20 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.72x = 37,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,644.13/211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.80

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