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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.12, 298.34 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.12, 298.34 and 132.10 is: 182.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.12 : 298.34 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.12/298.34 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.12x = 298.34 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.12x = 39,411.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,411.66/216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.36

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