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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.19, 298.38 and 128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.19, 298.38 and 128.91 is: 177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.19 : 298.38 = 128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.19/298.38 = 128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.19x = 298.38 × 128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.19x = 38,464.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,464.17/216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.92

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