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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.85, 299.32 and 128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.85, 299.32 and 128.33 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.85 : 299.32 = 128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.85/299.32 = 128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.85x = 299.32 × 128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.85x = 38,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,410.56/216.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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