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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 292.32 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 292.32 and 129.02 is: 178.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 292.32 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/292.32 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 292.32 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 37,713.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,713.66/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.01

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