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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.80, 299.22 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.80, 299.22 and 129.52 is: 178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.80 : 299.22 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.80/299.22 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.80x = 299.22 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.80x = 38,754.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,754.97/216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.76

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