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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.79, 292.25 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.79, 292.25 and 128.93 is: 177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.79 : 292.25 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.79/292.25 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.79x = 292.25 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.79x = 37,677.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,677.69/211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.91

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