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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 292.56 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 292.56 and 129.10 is: 178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 292.56 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/292.56 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 292.56 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 37,769.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,769.71/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.17

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