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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.24, 298.49 and 128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.24, 298.49 and 128.91 is: 177.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.24 : 298.49 = 128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.24/298.49 = 128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.24x = 298.49 × 128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.24x = 38,478.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,478.35/216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.94

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