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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 292.21 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 292.21 and 128.88 is: 177.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 292.21 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/292.21 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 292.21 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 37,659.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,659.70/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.78

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