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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.18, 298.27 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.18, 298.27 and 132.14 is: 182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.18 : 298.27 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.18/298.27 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.18x = 298.27 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.18x = 39,413.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,413.40/216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.32

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