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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.69, 299.01 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.69, 299.01 and 129.35 is: 178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.69 : 299.01 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.69/299.01 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.69x = 299.01 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.69x = 38,676.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,676.94/216.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.49

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