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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.06, 298.06 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.06, 298.06 and 133 is: 183.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.06 : 298.06 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.06/298.06 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.06x = 298.06 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.06x = 39,641.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,641.98/216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.48

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