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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.91, 292.29 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.91, 292.29 and 129.02 is: 177.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.91 : 292.29 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.91/292.29 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.91x = 292.29 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.91x = 37,711.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,711.26/211.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.96

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