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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.06, 298.18 and 133.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.06, 298.18 and 133.15 is: 183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.06 : 298.18 = 133.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.06/298.18 = 133.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.06x = 298.18 × 133.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.06x = 39,702.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,702.67/216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.76

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