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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.99, 292.60 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.99, 292.60 and 129.14 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.99 : 292.60 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.99/292.60 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.99x = 292.60 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.99x = 37,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,785.72/211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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