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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.36, 292.97 and 129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.36, 292.97 and 129.43 is: 178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.36 : 292.97 = 129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.36/292.97 = 129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.36x = 292.97 × 129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.36x = 37,919.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,919.11/212.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.56

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