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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 293.06 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 293.06 and 129.48 is: 178.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 293.06 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/293.06 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 293.06 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 37,943.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,943.94/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.69

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