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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 298.06 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 298.06 and 133.01 is: 183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 298.06 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/298.06 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 298.06 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 39,643.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,643.47/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.64

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