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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 292.86 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 292.86 and 129.27 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 292.86 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/292.86 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 292.86 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 37,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,858.01/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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