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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 297.95 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 297.95 and 128.73 is: 177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 297.95 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/297.95 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 297.95 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 38,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,355.10/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.51

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