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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.27, 299.83 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.27, 299.83 and 129.92 is: 179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.27 : 299.83 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.27/299.83 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.27x = 299.83 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.27x = 38,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,953.91/217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.29

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