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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.94, 299.28 and 129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.94, 299.28 and 129.61 is: 178.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.94 : 299.28 = 129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.94/299.28 = 129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.94x = 299.28 × 129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.94x = 38,787.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,787.54/216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.79

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