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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.75, 292.24 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.75, 292.24 and 128.87 is: 177.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.75 : 292.24 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.75/292.24 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.75x = 292.24 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.75x = 37,659.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,659.40/211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.85

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