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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.94, 292.38 and 123.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.94, 292.38 and 123.41 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.94 : 292.38 = 123.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.94/292.38 = 123.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.94x = 292.38 × 123.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.94x = 36,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,082.00/211.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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