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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 297.99 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 297.99 and 133.13 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 297.99 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/297.99 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 297.99 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 39,671.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,671.41/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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