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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 292.58 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 292.58 and 129.20 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 292.58 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/292.58 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 292.58 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 37,799.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,799.23/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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