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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.69, 293.40 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.69, 293.40 and 129.77 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.69 : 293.40 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.69/293.40 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.69x = 293.40 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.69x = 38,073.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073.79/212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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