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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 293.42 and 129.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 293.42 and 129.70 is: 179.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 293.42 = 129.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/293.42 = 129.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 293.42 × 129.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 38,056.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,056.57/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.00

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