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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.19, 292.76 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.19, 292.76 and 129.27 is: 178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.19 : 292.76 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.19/292.76 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.19x = 292.76 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.19x = 37,846.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,846.02/212.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.36

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