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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.22, 294.17 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.22, 294.17 and 129.18 is: 178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.22 : 294.17 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.22/294.17 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.22x = 294.17 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.22x = 38,000.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,000.88/213.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.22

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