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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.91, 299.32 and 128.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.91, 299.32 and 128.39 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.91 : 299.32 = 128.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.91/299.32 = 128.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.91x = 299.32 × 128.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.91x = 38,428.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,428.91/216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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