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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.13, 298.28 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.13, 298.28 and 127.62 is: 176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.13 : 298.28 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.13/298.28 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.13x = 298.28 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.13x = 38,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,066.49/216.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.13

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