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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.83, 292.25 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.83, 292.25 and 128.88 is: 177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.83 : 292.25 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.83/292.25 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.83x = 292.25 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.83x = 37,664.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,664.54/211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.81

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