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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.75, 292.03 and 128.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.75, 292.03 and 128.81 is: 177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.75 : 292.03 = 128.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.75/292.03 = 128.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.75x = 292.03 × 128.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.75x = 37,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,616.38/211.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.65

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