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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.17, 292.72 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.17, 292.72 and 129.25 is: 178.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.17 : 292.72 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.17/292.72 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.17x = 292.72 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.17x = 37,831.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,831.95/212.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.31

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