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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.72, 299.05 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.72, 299.05 and 129.38 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.72 : 299.05 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.72/299.05 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.72x = 299.05 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.72x = 38,689.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,689.27/216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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