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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.95, 298.08 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.95, 298.08 and 133.18 is: 183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.95 : 298.08 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.95/298.08 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.95x = 298.08 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.95x = 39,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,698.29/215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.83

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