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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.73, 293.59 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.73, 293.59 and 128.66 is: 177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.73 : 293.59 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.73/293.59 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.73x = 293.59 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.73x = 37,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,771.98/212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.56

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