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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.08, 298.28 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.08, 298.28 and 133.20 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.08 : 298.28 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.08/298.28 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.08x = 298.28 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.08x = 39,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,730.90/216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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