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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 293.48 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 293.48 and 129.92 is: 179.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 293.48 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/293.48 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 293.48 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 38,128.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,128.19/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.28

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