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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 293.24 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 293.24 and 129.56 is: 178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 293.24 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/293.24 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 293.24 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 37,992.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,992.26/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.80

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