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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.26, 292.92 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.26, 292.92 and 129.36 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.26 : 292.92 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.26/292.92 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.26x = 292.92 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.26x = 37,892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,892.13/212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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