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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.13, 298.27 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.13, 298.27 and 133.28 is: 183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.13 : 298.27 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.13/298.27 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.13x = 298.27 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.13x = 39,751.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751.60/216.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.93

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