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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 298.08 and 117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 298.08 and 117.75 is: 162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 298.08 = 117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/298.08 = 117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 298.08 × 117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 35,098.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,098.92/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.50

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