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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.75, 299.12 and 129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.75, 299.12 and 129.41 is: 178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.75 : 299.12 = 129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.75/299.12 = 129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.75x = 299.12 × 129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.75x = 38,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,709.12/216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.59

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