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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.47, 298.69 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.47, 298.69 and 129.09 is: 178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.47 : 298.69 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.47/298.69 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.47x = 298.69 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.47x = 38,558.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,558.69/216.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.12

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