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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.35, 293.01 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.35, 293.01 and 129.49 is: 178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.35 : 293.01 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.35/293.01 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.35x = 293.01 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.35x = 37,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,941.86/212.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.68

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