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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.87, 300.66 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.87, 300.66 and 129.36 is: 178.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.87 : 300.66 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.87/300.66 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.87x = 300.66 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.87x = 38,891.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,891.87/217.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.51

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