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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.85, 297.83 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.85, 297.83 and 133.03 is: 183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.85 : 297.83 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.85/297.83 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.85x = 297.83 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.85x = 39,619.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,619.91/215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.55

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