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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.79, 297.84 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.79, 297.84 and 133.03 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.79 : 297.84 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.79/297.84 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.79x = 297.84 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.79x = 39,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,621.66/215.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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