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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.52, 294.62 and 129.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.52, 294.62 and 129.50 is: 178.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.52 : 294.62 = 129.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.52/294.62 = 129.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.52x = 294.62 × 129.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.52x = 38,153.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,153.29/213.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.69

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