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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.84, 292.28 and 128.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.84, 292.28 and 128.98 is: 177.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.84 : 292.28 = 128.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.84/292.28 = 128.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.84x = 292.28 × 128.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.84x = 37,698.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,698.27/211.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.96

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