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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.89, 292.40 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.89, 292.40 and 128.99 is: 178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.89 : 292.40 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.89/292.40 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.89x = 292.40 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.89x = 37,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,716.68/211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.00

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