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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.05, 292.58 and 129.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.05, 292.58 and 129.01 is: 178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.05 : 292.58 = 129.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.05/292.58 = 129.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.05x = 292.58 × 129.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.05x = 37,743.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,743.64/212.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.00

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