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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.42, 298.70 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.42, 298.70 and 129.14 is: 178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.42 : 298.70 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.42/298.70 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.42x = 298.70 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.42x = 38,574.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,574.90/216.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.24

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