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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.11, 298.28 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.11, 298.28 and 133.27 is: 183.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.11 : 298.28 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.11/298.28 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.11x = 298.28 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.11x = 39,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751.36/216.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.94

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