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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.83, 299.12 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.83, 299.12 and 129.48 is: 178.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.83 : 299.12 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.83/299.12 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.83x = 299.12 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.83x = 38,729.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,729.41/216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.62

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