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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.88, 292.36 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.88, 292.36 and 124.52 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 292.36 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/292.36 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 292.36 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 36,404.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,404.67/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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