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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.76, 299.07 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.76, 299.07 and 128.22 is: 176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.76 : 299.07 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.76/299.07 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.76x = 299.07 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.76x = 38,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,346.76/216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.91

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