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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.14, 292.75 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.14, 292.75 and 129.27 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.14 : 292.75 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.14/292.75 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.14x = 292.75 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.14x = 37,843.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,843.47/212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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