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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.18, 292.76 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.18, 292.76 and 129.28 is: 178.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.18 : 292.76 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.18/292.76 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.18x = 292.76 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.18x = 37,848.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,848.01/212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.38

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