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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 298.53 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 298.53 and 133.48 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 298.53 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/298.53 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 298.53 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 39,846.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,846.29/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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