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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 292.29 and 128.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 292.29 and 128.89 is: 177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 292.29 = 128.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/292.29 = 128.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 292.29 × 128.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 37,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,673.87/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.88

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