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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.06, 297.94 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.06, 297.94 and 133.08 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.06 : 297.94 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.06/297.94 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.06x = 297.94 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.06x = 39,649.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,649.86/216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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