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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.18, 292.74 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.18, 292.74 and 128.14 is: 176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.18 : 292.74 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.18/292.74 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.18x = 292.74 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.18x = 37,511.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,511.70/212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.79

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