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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 299 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 299 and 129.26 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 299 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/299 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 299 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 38,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,648.74/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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