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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.46, 293.15 and 129.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.46, 293.15 and 129.55 is: 178.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.46 : 293.15 = 129.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.46/293.15 = 129.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.46x = 293.15 × 129.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.46x = 37,977.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,977.17/212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.75

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