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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 292.46 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 292.46 and 129.06 is: 178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 292.46 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/292.46 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 292.46 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 37,744.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,744.24/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.08

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