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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216, 298.08 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216, 298.08 and 133.08 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216 : 298.08 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216/298.08 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216x = 298.08 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216x = 39,668.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,668.49/216
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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