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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.73, 299.08 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.73, 299.08 and 129.40 is: 178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.73 : 299.08 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.73/299.08 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.73x = 299.08 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.73x = 38,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,699.46/216.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.56

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