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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.27, 299.87 and 129.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.27, 299.87 and 129.97 is: 179.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.27 : 299.87 = 129.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.27/299.87 = 129.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.27x = 299.87 × 129.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.27x = 38,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,974.10/217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.38

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