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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.36, 293.02 and 129.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.36, 293.02 and 129.47 is: 178.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.36 : 293.02 = 129.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.36/293.02 = 129.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.36x = 293.02 × 129.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.36x = 37,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,937.30/212.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.65

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