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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.38, 298.61 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.38, 298.61 and 129.05 is: 178.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.38 : 298.61 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.38/298.61 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.38x = 298.61 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.38x = 38,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,534.98/216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.09

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