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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.03, 298.13 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.03, 298.13 and 133.13 is: 183.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.03 : 298.13 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.03/298.13 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.03x = 298.13 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.03x = 39,687.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,687.89/216.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.71

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