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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.85, 293.75 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.85, 293.75 and 129.94 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.85 : 293.75 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.85/293.75 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.85x = 293.75 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.85x = 38,169.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,169.71/212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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