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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.85, 292.31 and 128.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.85, 292.31 and 128.93 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.85 : 292.31 = 128.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.85/292.31 = 128.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.85x = 292.31 × 128.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.85x = 37,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,685.42/211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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