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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.77, 292.14 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.77, 292.14 and 128.79 is: 177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.77 : 292.14 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.77/292.14 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.77x = 292.14 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.77x = 37,624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,624.71/211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.67

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