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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.63, 293.27 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.63, 293.27 and 128.54 is: 177.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 293.27 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/293.27 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 293.27 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 37,697.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,697.02/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.29

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