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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.51, 293.25 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.51, 293.25 and 128.49 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.51 : 293.25 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.51/293.25 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.51x = 293.25 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.51x = 37,678.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,678.23/212.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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