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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.59, 293.33 and 128.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.59, 293.33 and 128.55 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.59 : 293.33 = 128.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.59/293.33 = 128.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.59x = 293.33 × 128.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.59x = 37,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,707.12/212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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