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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.91, 292.38 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.91, 292.38 and 128.99 is: 177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.91 : 292.38 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.91/292.38 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.91x = 292.38 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.91x = 37,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,712.63/211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.97

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