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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 298.41 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 298.41 and 132.18 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 298.41 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/298.41 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 298.41 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 39,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,443.83/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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