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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.86, 299.28 and 129.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.86, 299.28 and 129.54 is: 178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.86 : 299.28 = 129.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.86/299.28 = 129.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.86x = 299.28 × 129.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.86x = 38,768.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,768.73/216.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.78

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