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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.88, 292.41 and 129.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.88, 292.41 and 129.01 is: 178.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.88 : 292.41 = 129.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.88/292.41 = 129.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.88x = 292.41 × 129.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.88x = 37,723.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,723.81/211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.04

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