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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.03, 298.14 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.03, 298.14 and 128.74 is: 177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.03 : 298.14 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.03/298.14 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.03x = 298.14 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.03x = 38,382.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,382.54/216.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.67

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