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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.02, 298.12 and 133.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.02, 298.12 and 133.18 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.02 : 298.12 = 133.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.02/298.12 = 133.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.02x = 298.12 × 133.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.02x = 39,703.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,703.97/216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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