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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.78, 292.19 and 128.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.78, 292.19 and 128.83 is: 177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.78 : 292.19 = 128.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.78/292.19 = 128.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.78x = 292.19 × 128.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.78x = 37,641.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,641.38/211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.74

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