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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.80, 292.31 and 128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.80, 292.31 and 128.96 is: 177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.80 : 292.31 = 128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.80/292.31 = 128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.80x = 292.31 × 128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.80x = 37,694.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,694.19/211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.97

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