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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.75, 293.51 and 129.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.75, 293.51 and 129.83 is: 179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.75 : 293.51 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.75/293.51 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.75x = 293.51 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.75x = 38,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,104.29/212.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.10

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