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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.08, 298.15 and 133.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.08, 298.15 and 133.19 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.08 : 298.15 = 133.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.08/298.15 = 133.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.08x = 298.15 × 133.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.08x = 39,710.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,710.60/216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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